He retired from SeaArk Marine after many years of service, served in the United States Army Reserve and was of Baptist faith. His hobby was photography and he could always be found with a camera or two in his truck or hand. His interests were reading and keeping up with world news and events and listening to classical music. The two things he loved most in his life were his wife, Mildred and the Georgia Mountains.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mildred Middlebrooks Coon Chastain of Monticello; three sons, Gregory Chastain and wife Gemma of Orlando, FL, Gary Coon of Sheridan and Kim Coon of Monticello; three daughters, Tracey Herman and husband Doug of Rising Fawn, GA, Jan Coon Cockrell of Monticello and Lisa Coon of Little Rock; one sister, Jimmie Barber of Rossville, GA; two half-sisters, Sherolyn Rawley and husband Rick of San Antonio, TX and Judy Newlan and husband Ralph of Marshall, TX; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three special friends, Mike Creager, Dian Pruitt and Dawn Matthews and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Dear Mildred & Family,I am so sorry to hear about Ralph. Before my brother Richard passed away, he enjoyed working with Ralph @ SEARK Marine. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Andy & Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 24, 2017 To all the family: Sincerest sympathy and condolences and 🙏 prayers for your peace and comfort.dorthi harvey
pine bluff, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 mildred and kids sorry about ralph.thinking of you as you go through thease sad times..love dorthi and glenKay Ferguson
Montgomery, TX Monday, October 23, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God give you peace. RIP RalphDru English
Little Rock, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 May many good and loving memories of Ralph comfort you in your loss.Dinah Cross
Little Rock, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Mildred, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the whole family.Randy and Jennifer Gavin
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Lisa, Mrs. Mildred, Sage and the rest of the family, we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys.Norman & Susie Chadwick
Wilmar, AR Monday, October 23, 2017 Mildred and family, we are so sorry too hear this sad news. May God be with you all at this time.Carl and Gloria Hensley
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 22, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for all